The Daily Yonder highlights a centuries-old Appalachian hymn singing tradition, still uplifting souls through heartfelt ...

Hymns that are liked by the people are a good choice, but it’s also important that they convey the Catholic faith,’ said ...

Noreen Schofield knows she did her job if her fellow parishioners leave Mass feeling better than they did when they arrived. The music she and her fellow Catholics provide each weekend at Mary, Mother ...

A Scottish church has voted to allow the singing of hymns and playing of musical instruments for the first time in 160 years, according to a report. The Free Church of Scotland, which split from the ...

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